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Michael Marich

Michael Marich enters his 13th season as head coach of the JCU Women's Soccer program during the 2024-25 school year.

During his previous 12 years at the helm, Marich owns an overall mark of 109-90-34 (.541), and an OAC record of 57-38-13 (.588).

Previously, Marich served as an assistant for the Blue Streaks from 2008-11. Marich graduated from the University of Akron in December 2003, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Marketing.

2023

  • Enjoyed a historic season, as the Blue Streaks won the OAC Regular Season & Tournament Championships
  • Reached the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament, longest postseason run in program history
  • Finished the season 16-2-5, which included a 21-match unbeaten streak
  • First undefeated conference season (8-0-1) in program history 
  • United Soccer Coaches Region VII Staff of the Year    
  • OAC Coach of the Year
  • Madeline Martin named OAC Goalkeeper & Freshman of the Year
  • 6 All-OAC honorees, 6 All-Ohio selections, 12 Academic All-OAC student-athletes
  • Madyson Rosado honored as a United Soccer Coaches Women's Scholar All-American

2022

  • Finished season 10-9-1 (5-4 in the OAC)
  • Reached OAC semifinal
  • 3 All-OAC honorees
  • Emily Patrzyk was named to the All-Region Third Team
  • Two All-Ohio selections
  • 15 Academic All-OAC student-athletes

2021

  • Finished season 7-11-1 (2-7 in the OAC)
  • One All-OAC honoree
  • 18 Academic All-OAC student-athletes

2020-2021

  • Finished season 4-5-1 (4-4-1 in the OAC)
  • Reached OAC quarterfinal
  • Two All-OAC honorees

2019

  • Finished season 10-7-3 (6-4-1 in the OAC)
  • Reached OAC semifinal
  • Jaclyn Audino was named to the Great Lakes All-Region Second Team
  • One All-Ohio selection
  • Three Academic All-Ohio selections
  • Three All-OAC honorees
  • Ten Academic All-OAC members


2018

  • Finished season 7-11-1 (4-6-0 in the OAC)
  • Reached OAC quarterfinal
  • Bailey Fischer was named to the Great Lakes All-Region Third Team
  • One All-Ohio selection
  • One Academic All-Ohio selection
  • Two All-OAC honorees
  • Eight Academic All-OAC members


2017

  • Finished season 11-6-2 (7-3-1 in the OAC)
  • Reached OAC semifinal
  • Bailey Fischer was named to the Great Lakes All-Region Second Team
  • Bailey Fischer was named OAC Forward of the Year
  • Three All-Ohio selections
  • One Academic All-Ohio selection
  • Five All-OAC honorees
  • Two Academic All-OAC members


2016

  • Finished season 7-7-6 (4-4-2 in the OAC)
  • Reached OAC quarterfinal
  • Two All-Ohio selections
  • One Academic All-Ohio selections
  • Four All-OAC honorees
  • Four Academic All-OAC members


2015

  • Finished season 7-12-2 (5-5-1 in the OAC)
  • Reached OAC semifinal
  • Two All-Ohio selections
  • Three Academic All-Ohio selections
  • Five All-OAC honorees
  • Four Academic All-OAC members


2014

  • Finished season 10-5-4 (4-3-3 in the OAC)
  • Reached OAC quarterfinal
  • NSCAA Team Academic Award
  • Kaylin Akerly was selected to the NSCAA Great Lakes All-Region Third Team
  • Haley McDonald was selected to the NSCAA Great Lakes All-Region Third Team
  • Haley McDonald earned OAC Goalkeeper of the Year honors
  • Two All-Ohio selections
  • Four Academic All-Ohio selections
  • Four All-OAC honorees
  • Seven Academic All-OAC members


2013

  • Finished season 11-7-3 (8-3-0 in the OAC)
  • OAC Regular Season Champions
  • Reached OAC final
  • Genny Goergen was selected to the NSCAA Great Lakes All-Region Second Team
  • Kaylin Akerly was selected to the NSCAA Great Lakes All-Region Third Team
  • Genny Goergen earned OAC Midfielder of the Year honors
  • Kaylin Acklin and Nicki Bohrer were selected to the Capital One Academic All-District Team
  • Three All-Ohio selections
  • Five Academic All-Ohio selections
  • Seven All-OAC honorees
  • Seven Academic All-OAC members


2012

  • Finished season 9-7-4 (4-3-4 in the OAC)
  • Reached OAC Final
  • NSCAA Team Academic Award
  • Kaylin Akerly was selected to the NSCAA Great Lakes All-Region Third Team
  • Kaylin Akerly earned OAC Forward of the Year honors
  • Two All-Ohio selections
  • Three Academic All-Ohio selections
  • Two All-OAC honorees
  • Four Academic All-OAC members


Playing Experience

  • 2000-03:  University of Akron
  • 2003-05:  Cleveland Internationals PDL
  • Captain at the University of Akron (2002 & 2003 seasons)
  • NCAA Tournament Qualifier (2001, 2002 & 2003)
  • All-MAC Selection (2001 & 2002)
  • Academic All-MAC (2003)
  • Academic All-Ohio (2003)
Year Overall OAC OAC Tourney NCAA's
2023 16-2-5 8-0-1 2-0 3-1
2022 10-9-2 5-4 1-1
2021 7-11-1 2-7 0-0
2020-2021* 4-5-1 4-4-1 0-1
2019 10-7-3 5-3-1 1-1
2018 7-11-1 4-5-0 0-1
2017 11-6-2 6-2-1 1-1
2016 7-7-6 4-3-2 0-1
2015 7-12-2 4-4-1 1-1
2014 10-5-4 4-2-3 0-1
2013 11-7-3 7-2-0 1-1
2012 9-7-4 4-2-3 1-1
Total 109-90-34 57-38-13 8-10 3-1

*Pandemic/COVID-19 Shortened Season

Personal

A native of Northeast Ohio, Marich lives in Twinsburg with his wife Brooke and two children Gavin and Lilliana. Marich holds a United State Soccer Federation (USSF) "A" Youth coaching license and coaches for the Internationals Soccer Club in the Major League Soccer (MLS) Development Academy.

Marich holds a USSF "A" Youth coaching license.  
 

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